As we commence the year-long celebration of Ka Talk’s 20th Anniversary this 2018. The Archdiocesan Commission on Youth of the Archdiocese of Manila invites young people from your Parish / Campus / Dorm / Youth Organizations.

Based on the report by Philippine Star dated February 14, 2018, the number of HIV/AIDS in the country continues to increase as the Department of Health (DOH) has documented a total of 11,103 cases in 2017, 31 new cases every day last year, up from one case in 2008, four cases in 2010, nine in 2012, 17 in 2014 and 26 in 2016. The proportion of HIV cases in the 15 to 24 age group increased from 25 percent in2006 to 2010 to 29 percent in 2011 to 2017.

In line with this, Ka Talk # 66 “This is me Brave and Free” will focus on awareness of the young people about HIV / AIDS, prevention of acquiring thedisease, the forum will help the youth to understand the young people living with HIV and encourage victims to continue to choose to live.